The Best Races - Kansas City
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Valentines Live, Love, RUN : Event information
The event takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Mill Creek Park on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, MO. Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (Half‑marathon)
- Family 1 Mile
- Virtual Run
The event uses a wave entry system with limited capacity per wave. Waves are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and the event also offers a virtual run option.
Participant services, timing and fees
Timing is optional; participants may track runs with apps and submit results for online posting. No timing chips are used. Race bibs are provided on race day. Swag is shipped to the US mailing address given at registration; participants receive a running t-shirt, a finisher’s towel or giveaway, a finisher’s medal, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. Technical running shirts are available as an optional $5 upgrade. Organizers email a final update the Wednesday before the race and provide digital results.
Sample registration fees listed in the event materials are: 5K $41.21, 10K $46.61, Half‑marathon $49.85, Virtual Run $41.21, Family 1 Mile $39.05. Sponsors include Gatorade and others. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
